The Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification allows for the classification of drugs. This can be used for drug utilization research.
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Code
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Group
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A
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alimentary tract and metabolism (includes insulin)
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B
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blood and blood forming organs
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C
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cardiovascular system
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D
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dermatologicals
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G
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genitourinary system and sex hormones
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H
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hormones, systemic, excluding sex hormones and insulins
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J
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anti-infectives for systemic use
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L
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antineoplastic and immune modulating agents
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M
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musculo-skeletal system
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N
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nervous system
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P
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antiparasitic products, insectices, repellents
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R
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respiratory system
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S
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sensory organs
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V
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various
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A drug identifier is based on 5 levels of codes
(1) the group code (above)
(2) a 2 digit number indicting the therapeutic subgroup
(3) a 1 letter pharmacological subgroup
(4) a 1 letter chemical subgroup
(5) a 2 digit number for chemical substance
An injectable insulin of human origin may be coded A10AB01 to A10AF01.
